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Management of Bell"s palsy: a report of 2 cases

Melissa Rodrigues de Araujo1, Marcelo Rodrigues Azenha, Marcos Maurício Capelari

  • 1Department of oral pathology, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Porto Velho, RO, Brazil. melissararaujo@hotmail.com

Journal (Canadian Dental Association)
|November 13, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Bell's palsy, a facial nerve disorder, can affect children. Antiviral treatment in two pediatric cases led to complete recovery and normal facial movement, with no recurrence after one year.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Virology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Bell's palsy involves idiopathic or secondary neuropathy of the seventh cranial nerve.
  • Herpes simplex virus is frequently implicated in Bell's palsy etiology.
  • Pediatric Bell's palsy requires careful diagnosis and management due to potential medication side effects.

Observation:

  • Two pediatric cases of Bell's palsy were managed with antiviral agents.
  • Both children presented with symptoms of seventh cranial nerve dysfunction.

Findings:

  • Complete recovery from Bell's palsy was observed within 28 days in both patients.
  • Facial movement returned to normal in both cases.
  • No recurrence of Bell's palsy was noted during a one-year follow-up period.

Implications:

  • Antiviral therapy may be an effective treatment for Bell's palsy in children.
  • Prompt diagnosis and targeted treatment can lead to favorable outcomes.
  • Further research into antiviral efficacy for pediatric Bell's palsy is warranted.

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